CVE-2017-8203: Use After Free
The Bastet Driver of Nova 2 Plus,Nova 2 Huawei smart phones with software of Versions earlier than BAC-AL00C00B173,Versions earlier than PIC-AL00C00B173 has a use after free (UAF) vulnerability. An attacker can convince a user to install a malicious application which has a high privilege to exploit this vulnerability, Successful exploitation may cause arbitrary code execution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8203?
The severity of CVE-2017-8203 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
Which Huawei smart phones are affected by CVE-2017-8203?
The Bastet Driver of Nova 2 Plus and Nova 2 Huawei smart phones with software versions earlier than BAC-AL00C00B173 and PIC-AL00C00B173 are affected.
What is the vulnerability in CVE-2017-8203?
CVE-2017-8203 is a use after free (UAF) vulnerability in the Bastet Driver of Nova 2 Plus and Nova 2 Huawei smart phones.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-8203?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-8203 by convincing a user to install a malicious application with high privilege.
Are Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus smartphones vulnerable to CVE-2017-8203?
No, Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus smartphones are not vulnerable to CVE-2017-8203.